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www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Health

Should you be afraid of zombie deer disease? Here's what to know

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an infectious disease in animals centering around misfolded brain proteins called prions.
The disease is transmitted among cervids like deer and moose through bodily fluids, solid waste, soil, and water, leading to symptoms like weight loss and poor coordination. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Health

Scientists fear fatal 'zombie deer disease' evolving to infect humans

Chronic wasting disease, known as 'zombie deer disease,' is nearly 100% fatal and caused by misfolded proteins called prions.
The disease may evolve to infect humans through contaminated venison, soil, or water. Symptoms include confusion, drooling, and listlessness. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Public health

Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about chronic wasting disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a serious threat to public health and is rapidly spreading among deer in North America.
The prions causing CWD may be evolving to become more able to infect humans, raising concerns about a potential spillover into humans. [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
OMG science

This deadly disease that kills deer and elk has been detected in California for the first time

Chronic wasting disease, similar to 'zombie deer disease' and fatal, detected first time in California deer. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
OMG science

Deadly brain disease found in two California deer

The presence of chronic wasting disease in California deer poses a threat to the state's wildlife populations and warrants increased surveillance efforts. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
OMG science

'Clumsy' fatal disease seen in California animals for first time

Chronic wasting disease detected in deer and elk in California for the first time. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Stopping the Latest Outbreak Threat: Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer poses a serious threat to public health and may be evolving to become more able to infect humans.
There are no contingency plans in place to deal with a potential spillover of CWD into humans. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Health

Zombie deer disease spreads: 'There may also be a risk to people'

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) remains a threat with no vaccine or cure.
New York is the only state to have eliminated CWD from its population of deer, moose, and elk.
CWD has spread worldwide and is a concern for many regions in the US and other countries. [ more ]
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